Reviewed by: Joseph
Had a great time at the sandbar. Definitely would go Again
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Peter G
10 out of 10 experience ! It’s a must do if your in Hawaii !
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Tina
The crew members and the musicians are so helpful, awesome and friendly!!!! Great live music!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Cevallos
Amazing views and customer service. Would definitely do it again.
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Full Day Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Big Ohana
We went with a family of 35. They had no issues accommodating our party. Everyone from the 2 year old kids to the grandmas had a blast.
5 out of 5 for the live music too!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Kara
My family had a blast this day, it surely knocked us out- its a lot of fun activities however it is a full day in the sun!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Tksunshine714
We had a great time we had a group of 30 adults children and little children. Everyone was so kind and helpful. They help the kids paddleboard and some of us snorkel. Overall great experience! Would recommend to everyone! Thank you all! We had a wonderful time!!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Amin Haq
This is a great experience for the whole family. Snorkeling, SUP, Kayaking and so much more for everyone in the family. Friendly and helpful stuff makes the fun safer and easier.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Thao N
KBOS provided a great well rounded experience. Staff is very friendly and accommodating and really knew what they were doing. Various activities for all types. Would reccomend the bumper tubes and banana boats!
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Dat
Really enjoyed every single minute spent on this trip thanks to the entire crew. I really loved the live music and the snorkeling is definitely second to none!
I'm for sure will take this tour the next time I'm back to Oahu.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Tim R
Pleasant time on the waves in the sun and breeze. Sadly, almost no fish, no turtles, but interesting pink and white sea cucumbers (apparently unique to Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor). Would do it again, but don't need four hours....
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Briana
My boyfriend and I visited Honolulu for a week to celebrate my 30th birthday. With so much to do on the island, it can be overwhelming to choose the right excursions, especially if you’re only there a few days. This was hands-down the most fun thing we did the ENTIRE trip! The crew and captain were so accommodating and cool. It’s definitely worth the extra cost to do the banana boat or tube ride ;-)
The awesome crew, live music and activity options for the sandbar make this perfect for solo travelers, couples or even families. Do not hesitate to book!
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| Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Y.B.G
We had so much fun!! Everyone was very friendly and the people on our boat group made it extra fun! I just wish it was longer than 3 hrs. My husband and I had a great time snorkeling! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to go to the sandbar! I love that they also allowed us to bring a cooler and drinks!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Will
Overall, this experience was awesome! The sandbar was about a 3 mile kayak away from where you dock. Not super difficult, took us about 30-40 minutes to get there and once we did, it was awesome. the tide was a little high, the water went up to just below my neck and I'm 6 feet tall. We went out at 11 am. There's not much to see snorkel-wise at the sandbar, which was relayed to us by the staff setting us up. It was just a nice place to stand in the middle of the ocean and have a snack or two. They were also clear on where go on the sand bar and where the restricted zone was.
After the sandbar we went out to the coral reefs just around the corner of where we started. By then though, the sun wasn't too bright (it was a gloomy-ish day). we could only see maybe 10 feet in front of us in the water and all the fish were either hiding or just not there. Coral was nice to see and swim around though. Saw sea turtles in the distance but none in the water while we were in it. Finding the snorkel zones were actually pretty difficult. We spent about 20-30 minutes finding good spots, but there are no markers out there so I'm not even sure if we were in the spots they marked on the map. Only 2 other kayakers came to this area, tried looking around but all gave up after maybe 5-10 minutes.
Still had fun overall though, would do it again. Hopefully they add markers out of the water next time though.
Aloha Will! Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave this review and feedback! Stoked to hear that overall you had a good experience. And I am glad to hear our staff did a good job of describing the details of where to go and where not to go. That is important because you are correct, there aren't really any signs or many markers out there. Sadly we're not permitted to put anything like that out there. Most of the reefs only have very basic reef markers that are installed by the State's Division of Aquatic Resources, and us putting any other signs or markers out there would be strictly prohibited. And certainly the visibility can vary, but I'm glad to hear that overall it sounds like you had a good time. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Neil
Really well organized. Fun time with the whole family!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
Reviewed by: CHARA山
This time, I participated in the afternoon. The reason is that the sandbar can be seen during low tide, and when I checked the time, it turned out that the afternoon was the best time that day. However, the beach did not appear (laughs). It seems that timing is really important, and even during low tide, if the season is different, the beach may not be accessible (what a shame).
However, regardless of that, this tour allows you to enjoy activities as long as time permits. You can play as much as you want with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and beach volleyball! In particular, snorkeling was great because it was at a point where many fish gather around the coral reef, which I think was much better compared to other beaches.
The beach itself is white, so when the water level goes down to a certain extent, you can enjoy activities in a very beautiful place. It was the perfect spot for enjoying the scenery while engaging in activities in the sea!
今回は、午後に参加しました。というのも、サンドバーが見られるのが干潮の時ということで、時間を確認したところ、その日は午後が一番良かったからです。
が、砂浜は現れず笑
というのも、本当にタイミングが大事なようで、干潮のタイミングでも季節が違うと砂浜に上がってというのができないようです。(残念)
しかし、関係なしに、このツアーではアクティビティが時間の許す限り楽しめます。SAP、カヤック、シュノーケリング、ビーチバレーなど遊び放題!特にシュノーケリングはサンゴ礁に魚がたくさん集まるポイントで、これは他のビーチに比べてもとても良かったと思える点です。
砂浜自体は白いので、水位がある程度下がれば、とても綺麗な場所でアクティビティを楽しむことができるので、景色を楽しみつつ、海でのアクティビティには最高の場所でした!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: yasunana
The tour includes light snacks on board. The staff was very friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour. There are also guides in Japanese, so even families with small children can have a great time.
船上にて軽食付きのツアーとなります。スタッフがとてもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。日本語で案内もあるため小さな子供連れでも楽しめます。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Trevor Cully
This was the best way to cap off our O'ahu vacation by having a relaxing snorkel, a crazy banana boat ride, easy paddle boarding and just chilling in the ocean surrounded by some of the most gorgeous scenery you could find anywhere. The crew were fantastic and so friendly, they were patient with everyone and even got to chat with Preston about him moving from Mesa, AZ (we're from Scottsdale, AZ). If we are ever in O'ahu again, we are absolutely doing this as it was so fun an easy and one of the most enjoyable things we did while on the island. Definitely worth our money and time - give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/06 |
Reviewed by: kgv
Everything was super organized and the staff was incredible and very friendly!
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Sunhee Breck
First time snorkeling but Lifeguard teaches very simple and I had great time!!! Everyone (staffs)are very nice and very helpful thank you guys I will do again
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/20 |
Reviewed by: ぐっさん
I used this during my honeymoon. Some of the staff communicated with me in Japanese and provided explanations in Japanese, which was very kind of them. The continuous music created a wonderful atmosphere as well.
Regarding what to bring... For the bus transfer, it was fine to go in my swimsuit, but it's better to have something to change into for the return trip. A towel would also be great. If you're wet, the bus seats will get wet, and more importantly, the air conditioning is quite strong, so it can get really cold.
ハネムーン中に利用しました。
何人かのスタッフの方が日本語でコミュニケーションをとってくれたり、英語の説明を日本語でしてくださったりして、凄く親切でした。
またずっと音楽を奏でてくれるので素敵な時間も過ごせました。
持ち物に関してですが…
バス送迎は行きは水着でいけましたが、帰りは何か着替えるものを持っていった方がいいです。タオルもあれば◎
濡れたままだとバスの椅子が濡れてしまいますし、何より冷房ガンガンなので凍えます。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Rick
enjoyed a lot.
place is good, lot of activities, nice people!
bring more alcool next time :-)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Luisa Jackson
My family and I had so much fun, it’s a unique experience in the middle of the ocean where you can swim around the boat and snorkel, jump from the boat, or slide from the boat. I highly recommend this activity for everyone.
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| Packages: | [1:00 PM] Afternoon Deluxe Snorkel & Water Sports Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Maru
The cruise ship was large, with many tables arranged inside and a small stage as well. We were guided to our seats by the staff. While we were on our way to the sandbar, we enjoyed lovely music played with a ukulele, guitar, and singing.
The water level at the sandbar changes with the tides, so if you have the time, it might be a good idea to check the tide conditions in advance. We signed up at the last minute, so we didn’t check beforehand, but on the morning of our visit, the water level was about waist-deep. In some areas, it was deep enough to reach shoulder height, but even so, the clear water was beautifully colored and truly stunning.
You can freely enjoy SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling. However, there are a limited number of SUPs and kayaks, so if others are using them and they are not available, you may have to wait. We tried SUP for the first time, and it was a bit difficult to balance, and with the ocean current, it was quite challenging to go in the direction we intended. But it was a lot of fun.
One thing to be careful about is the red buoys, which indicate where you should not go beyond. If you get too close, we were told to sit down and paddle back on the SUP or to get out and walk back if you were in a kayak.
For snorkeling, we swam in an area with coral reefs, and since the water was shallow, we were able to see the fish up close. They were so beautiful that we could have watched them for a long time.
The lounge floating on the sea was also a photogenic spot. At the sandbar, you can spend your time freely until it's time to go, so when we got cold, we returned to the ship to wrap ourselves in towels and enjoyed some orange juice and donuts.
There was one men's restroom and two women's restrooms on board, which was convenient. All the staff members were bright, cheerful, and wonderful people. There was also one Japanese staff member, so I think you don’t have to worry if you're anxious about your English.
On the way back, we left the sandbar while listening to music and returned to the port. It became a very lovely memory. We had so much fun. Thank you, everyone!
クルーズ船は大きくて、中はたくさんテーブルが並んでいて、小さなステージもありました。場所はスタッフの方に案内されて座りました。サンドバーに着くまでの間、ウクレレとギターと歌で素敵な音楽を聞くことができました。
サンドバーは潮の満ち引きによって水位が変わるので、余裕があれば、あらかじめ潮の状態を調べておくといいかもしれません。私たちは直前に申し込んだので調べていきませんでしたが、私たちが行った日の午前中は水位が腰くらいまでありました。場所によっては肩くらいまで深さがありましたが、それでも、透き通った水でとてもきれいな色をしていて、本当に美しかったです。
SUPやカヤック、シュノーケリングは自由にすることができます。SUPとカヤックに関しては個数が限られているので、他の方が使っていてその場にない場合は待たないといけないと思います。私たちは初めてSUPに挑戦しましたが、バランスを取るのが少し難しく、海水の流れもあるので思った方向に進むのがなかなか難しかったです。でもとても楽しかったです。
注意しなければならないのは、赤いブイがあるので、その先には行かないということです。そこの近くまで行ってしまったら、SUPでは座って戻ったり、カヤックの場合は降りて歩いて戻ったりするように言われました。
シュノーケリングでは、珊瑚礁がある場所で泳ぎましたが、こちらも水深が浅いので、近くで魚たちを見ることができました。とてもきれいで、ずっと見ていられるくらいでした。
海に浮かぶラウンジもフォトジェニックな場所でした。
サンドバーでは時間まで自由に過ごすことができるので、体が冷えたら船内に戻ってタオルにくるまったり、オレンジジュースやドーナツをいただいたりしました。
船内に男子トイレは1つ、女子トイレは2つあったので、トイレに行けるのもよかったです。
スタッフのみなさんが明るく陽気で素敵な方ばかりでした。また、日本人のスタッフさんも1人いらっしゃったので、英語に不安があっても心配いらないと思います。
帰りも音楽を聞きながらサンドバーをあとにし、港へ戻りました。
とても素敵な思い出になりました。すごく楽しかったです。みなさん、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Tina
So fun!! Loved all the workers who gave us history on Hawaii, from ferry driver to island workers who took us on canoe and glass bottom boat. Loved the sandbar canoe the best!! Definitely recommend visiting the beach
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Full Day Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Oscar
Was good, good staff and beautiful beach, fun family time .. please add 1 hour.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: K Arihara
We had such a unique experience going to the SandBar. It was like having our own little beach area. They provided lunch in our package. Live music was played during our boat ride there and back. They provided kayaks, paddle boards, life vests and snorkel gear. They were a fun crew and i can tell they enjoy working together. They were eager to help teach about Hawaiian culture and boat safety. It was one of the trip highlights and i would highly recommend to anyone to do it. Just be mindful of the tide as certain times the tide can be very high to your chest or low to your knees.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: VMA
Great day out with the crew! My family was visiting from the mainland and decided to bring them out to the sandbar. They were extremely happy with this experience!! Would def recommend this excursion.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
Reviewed by: さゆりん
I thought we were going to an island, but it turned out to be a shallow area in the sea. It was a very mysterious place where you can enjoy various marine sports, and they teach you how to do them and how to ride, so it's reassuring. The donuts were delicious, and it was perfect!
島に行くのかと思っていたら海の中の浅瀬でした。とても不思議な場所でそこではいろんなマリンスポーツができ、やり方も乗り方も教えてもらえるので安心。ドーナツも美味しく、完璧でした!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Mike
absolutely love the tour. Never been snorkeling in Hawaii. Bucket list checked. Definitely will do this again!
Aloha Mike! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and photos. We really appreciate that. It looks like you had a great day on the water! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
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Aloha Tim! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review for us. We certainly appreciate that. I'm sorry to hear that most of the marine life (except for the conspicuous sea cucumbers) was a little shy for you. Although there is a lot of marine life out there in Kane'ohe Bay, what you see is always hit or miss and involves being in the right place at the right time. But we certainly hope to see you again soon to get back out there and find some of those sea creatures! And glad to hear other than that it was still overall a good experience. Mahalo!